Tryon Palace will host behind-the-scenes tours of the costume shop Tuesday, Jan. 26, beginning at 2 p.m. Tours will be led by historic clothing interpreter Leslie Lambrecht and held inside the historic Jones House, which serves as the home of the Tryon Palace Costume Shop.
The costumer will discuss the research techniques used to ensure the costumes are produced using historically accurate techniques and fabrics. Visitors may also catch the costume team at work tailoring, mending and creating costumes to be featured in events at Tryon Palace throughout the year.
In addition to learning about how the period clothing is created for the Palace's costumed interpreters, visitors will learn about the history of the Jones House, which served as a prison during the Civil War.
Tours begin at 2 p.m. at the Waystation, located on the corner of George and Pollock streets. Admission is included with a One Day Pass or purchased separately at a cost of $6 for adults and $3 for students.
For more information call 252-639-3500 or visit www.tryonpalace.org.